Santiago de Querétaro in Querétaro, Mexico — The Central Highlands (North America)

Site of the Surrender of Maximilian

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 17, 2018

1. Site of the Surrender of Maximilian Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Aquí, hace cien años,
Maximiliano de Habsburgo rindió su espada a
Don Mariano Escobedo
General en Jefe del
Ejercito Republicano de Operaciones
Queretaro, 15 de mayo de 1967

English translation:
Here, one hundred years ago,
Maximilian of Habsburg surrendered his sword to
Mariano Escobedo
Chief General of the Republican Army of Mexico
Querétaro, May 15, 1967

Erected 1967.

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Patriots & Patriotism • Wars, Non-US.

Location. 20° 35.618′ N, 100° 24.379′ W. Memorial is in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro. It is at the intersection of Avenida Tecnológico and Calle Justo Sierra, on the left when traveling north on Avenida Tecnológico. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Santiago de Querétaro QUE 76000, Mexico. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in Central Mexico

and in the Bajío.

Globally, it is in North America,

specifically in Mesoamerica,

on the Ring of Fire,

and in the Western Hemisphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain,

a Spanish colony,

and the Aztec Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: General Mariano Escobedo (about 210 meters away, measured in a direct line); Hill of the Bells (approx. 0.2 kilometers away);

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a different marker also named Hill of the Bells (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); The Chapel of La Piedad (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Founding of the Autonomous University of Querétaro (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Félix Nabor Osores de Sotomayor García (approx. half a kilometer away); Temple and fountain of Santa Ana (approx. half a kilometer away); The Children Heroes of the Battle of Chapultepec (approx. 0.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Santiago de Querétaro.

Regarding Site of the Surrender of Maximilian. As the siege of Querétaro was ending and Republican troops broke into the stronghold of the French and Mexican Imperialists at the Hill of the Cross (Cerro de la Santa Cruz), Maximilian attempted to escape the city. He was captured here and surrendered his sword to Republican General Mariano Escobedo, putting an end to the Second French Intervention in Mexico.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 17, 2018

2. Site of the Surrender of Maximilian Marker

The marker is at the base of the obelisk. To the left are three additional markers celebrating the restoration of the Mexican Republic at this site.

An additional marker at the Site of the Surrender of Maximilian image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 17, 2018

3. An additional marker at the Site of the Surrender of Maximilian

This additional marker was placed by Masons in 2015. It reads:

A los liberales que nos dieron justicia en el CXLVIII
Aniversario del triunfo de la República
R..L..S.. Hyadi 1-9
Benemérita G.. L.. Nacional de México, A.C.
Supremo Consejo y Grandes Consistorios
por México, A.C.
15 de Mayo del 2015

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 17, 2018

4. An additional marker at the Site of the Surrender of Maximilian

This additional marker was placed by Masons in 2014. It reads:

La M..Resp..Gr..Log..
del Estado de Querétaro
Conmemora el CXLVII aniversario del "Triunfo de la República" y rinde tributo a los heroes anónimos caídos en la histórica defensa de nuestra soberanía nacional contra la invasión francesa, el pretendido imperio de Maximiliano de Habsburgo y sus aliados los conservadores apátridas.
Gr..Or.. de Querétaro, México, mayo 15
1867-2014 E..V..

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, June 17, 2018

5. An additional marker at the Site of the Surrender of Maximilian

This additional marker was placed by the Clubes A.B.C. of Tamaulipas in 1967. It reads:

Gratitud eterna a los restauradores de la patria
Primer Centenario
15 de mayo de 1967
Clubes A.B.C. de Tamaulipas

The Surrender of Maximilian to Escobedo image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 9, 2019

6. The Surrender of Maximilian to Escobedo

This reproduction of a painting is from the Museo Magia del Pasado (The Magic of the Past Museum) at the Cerro de las Campanas, Querétaro. It depicts Maximilian surrendering his sword to the Republican General Mariano Escobedo (Author and date unknown).

Credits. This page was last revised on April 11, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 10, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 423 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 10, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 6. submitted on April 11, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.